Instant Pot Hamburger Helper: Easy Recipe with Fried Onion Topping
Enjoy a comforting meal with this Instant Pot Hamburger Helper topped with crispy fried onions. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fried onions
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the ground beef.
- Add the elbow macaroni, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce to the pot.
- Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick-release the pressure and stir in the cheddar cheese.
- Top with fried onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes.
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Hamburger Helper, Fried Onion Topping, Comfort Food